Amman, June 2 (Petra)– The General Federation of Jordanian Trade
Unions (GFJTU) and the International Labour Organization’s (ILO)
Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) discussed ways to strengthen
cooperation on priority labour issues to support workers’ rights and
promote the principles of decent work.

The discussions took place during a meeting held on the sidelines of
the 114th session of the International Labour Conference, currently
underway in Geneva.

The meeting brought together Federation President Khaled Al-Fanatseh
and Bureau Director Oliver Röpke, in the presence of Deputy Director
Clair Ruppert, Desk Officer for Arab States Mustafa Saeed, and Head
of Communications and Publications Mamadou Souaré. Representing the
federation were executive office members Mahmoud Edbeis, Khaled
Al-Zyoud, Bushra Al-Salman and Fakhri Al-Ajarmeh, as well as
federation adviser Nizam Qahoush.

According to a federation statement issued on Tuesday, both sides
stressed the importance of strengthening the partnership between
Jordan’s trade union movement and the International Labour
Organization and intensifying joint efforts to address challenges
facing labor markets in a manner that ensures a fair and sustainable
working environment that protects workers’ rights and supports
economic and social development.

The meeting addressed the issue of decent work in the digital
platform economy and examined mechanisms to support national efforts
to regulate work conducted through digital platforms in line with
modern international standards while providing the necessary
protections for workers in this growing sector.

Participants emphasized the importance of institutionalized
tripartite social dialogue among governments, employers, and workers
as a key mechanism for addressing labor issues and maintaining
balance among stakeholders.

Regarding the informal economy, the meeting underscored the need to
expand social protection coverage to include workers in the sector
and facilitate their transition into the formal economy, ensuring
access to labor rights and social benefits.

The participants also reviewed efforts to promote gender equality in
the labor market, with a focus on supporting women’s participation
and leadership within trade unions. Discussions further addressed the
ILO’s vision for social justice and the Global Coalition for Social
Justice.

The meeting also examined current regional developments and the
impact of conflicts and crises on labor markets and social stability.
Participants highlighted the important role played by the
International Labour Organization in protecting workers during
periods of crisis and emergency and in supporting countries and
communities affected by economic and social challenges.

//Petra// AF